Description
Colcannon is an Irish classic featuring creamy mashed potatoes combined with cabbage and crispy bacon. This dish brings comfort and warmth, making it perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy family meal. With easy preparation and mouthwatering flavors, it’s a must-try for anyone who enjoys homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 head green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, top greens and bottom stems separated, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup half and half (or milk +1 tbsp butter)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for cooking water
- 1/4 tsp each pepper, ground mustard, dried dill
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by removing outer leaves and cutting it in half. Slice off the stem and into 1-inch squares. Wash thoroughly.
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large sauté pan over medium heat until crisp and the fat is rendered. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Place sliced potatoes into a Dutch oven, add water until just covered. Season with salt, cover and bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain.
- In the bacon drippings, sauté bottom green onions in 1 tablespoon of butter for 1 minute, then add the chopped cabbage and continue for 1 minute. Add water and cover, cooking until tender, around 10-12 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter with half and half until heated through, then mix in spices.
- Combine the warmed half and half and butter with potatoes, mashing until smooth, then mix in sour cream and optional horseradish.
- Fold the cabbage mixture, bacon, and reserved green onion tops into the mashed potatoes. Adjust salt to taste.
- Transfer to a serving dish, topping with additional butter, crumbled bacon, and green onions as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, feel free to add shredded cheese during the mixing phase.
Potatoes can be adjusted for preference; use less or more according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg